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0 Dead Velvet Stare Death In The Eye In Heavy Music Video For “Lonely Wreck”

  • May 13, 2022
  • by Asher
  • · Dead Velvet · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 13, 2022

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Dead Velvet Stare Death In The Eye In Heavy Music Video For “Lonely Wreck”

L-R – Stretch (Guitar), Jesse (Vocals), Corey (Bass), Tylor (Drums)
Photo Credit – Joe Lyko – Dark Moon Productions

Montreal’s Dead Velvet has a second single coming out, following on the heels of their well-received debut single “The Dogs”. This new single “Lonely Wreck” and its music video will be premiered on The Circle Pit (link below).

According to the band, “Lonely Wreck” is more or less a song about being the last man standing at a party, and also the impact that the abuse of drugs and alcohol can have on an individual. Although the words may seem to glorify this lifestyle, they were more intended to shine a light on the contrast between the highest highs and lowest lows, because they tend to go hand in hand. It’s a kind of dirty homage to mental health. The band continues to explain the musical aspects behind the track:

“We want to write music that gets people’s blood pumping and we think we accomplished that with “Lonely Wreck”. The eerie sound hovering over the instruments throughout most of the track sets the mood right from the get-go. There’s a lot of motion and dynamic throughout the song, whether it’s from the creepy whispering and funky bass throughout the verses, the upbeat energy of the choruses, or the haunting sounds during the intro and outro. The song is definitely a trip.”

Dead Velvet has recurring themes throughout their songs, kind of like a set of ingredients that they use to cook their tracks with. As for the music video, death is once again a big part of the imagery, but instead of them being murdered, this time they focused on an individual struggling with addiction and the depression that comes with it who, eventually, loses control of his life and contemplates suicide.

Since the release of their debut, Dead Velvet has been getting a lot more hype than they anticipated. They have played a couple of shows, to wild crowds giving them solid encouragement to keep going strong. Listeners have grown fond of them, and the band can’t wait to release this new song to give them another taste.

They are recommended for fans of Deftones, Stray From The Path, and Korn.

“Lonely Wreck” can be watched over on The Circle Pit at https://youtu.be/8jtqgRiyXWQ

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“Lonely Wreck” is available for stream and download on the following digital platforms – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/deadvelvet1/lonely-wreck​

Release Date: May 13th, 2022

Their previous single / music video “The Dogs” can be seen and heard at https://youtu.be/qmVO-tNTFIM​

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​About:
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Based out of Montreal, Quebec, Dead Velvet is a metal band formed in 2021. Striving to serve up their own poetic blend of atmospheric chaos, dirty grooves and emotional turmoil, they are set out to provide provocative, intense, no bullshit performances. Pulling in influences from multiple genres including nu-metal, hardcore, hip-hop and everything in between, they are sure to make you move your feet. Their first single “The Dogs”, recorded with Maxime Lacroix of House Of Gain studios, was released in early 2022 and just a few months after, they are ready to present their second introductory single “Lonely Wreck”. With a multitude of other bone-crushing tunes in the works, Dead Velvet are making their way to a stage near you.

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0 TheCirclePit Video Premiere – Canada’s FALAMH Release Music Video For “Winds Of Silence” Off Forthcoming EP “Aeons Effigy”

  • February 24, 2022
  • by Asher
  • · 88 Mile Trip · Falamh · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 24, 2022

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Canada’s FALAMH Release Music Video For “Winds Of Silence” Off Forthcoming EP “Aeons Effigy”

Music Video Premiere via TheCirclePit

“Aeons Effigy” Out March 25th

L-R – Dave Strba (Guitar, Backing Vocals) – Kyle Tayler (Guitars, Vocals) – Kye Bell (Bass)

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Hailing from North Bay, Canada, Falamh have a new EP coming out “Aeons Effigy”,which follows up their 2020 release “The Unbound Beyond: I”. A riveting blend of black and death metal with heavy doses of melody, this new recording promises to build on their debut.

Those who enjoyed the previous EP will find that “Aeons Effigy” is more of the same, but with some new elements. A long history of working together in other bands lends to their cohesiveness, which is apparent on this new offering. Musically, the single is up-tempo with lots of grooves to headbang along with. The band explains the single in their own words:

“It is with great excitement that we present to you the first single from our upcoming EP “Aeons Effigy” with the track “Winds of Silence”. Filmed near our hometown, it both visually and musically helps create an atmosphere that represents one of our main inspirations, residing within Northern Ontario. Lyrically, it’s about perseverance and being resolute to any obstacles before you.”

Falamh plays the kind of music they want to hear, chasing after that moment that makes your skin tingle with the “aesthetic chills” that keeps them going. They are recommended for fans of Dissection, Enslaved, and Taake.

“Winds of Silence” can be seen and heard via TheCirclePit – https://youtu.be/oA0BBIBhZb4

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“Aeons Effigy” is being released on March 25, 2022.

Pre-order – Falamh.bandcamp.com​

Track Listing:​
1. Winds of Silence (6:46)
2. Blackened Waves (6:52)
3. Benighted Weald (5:03)
4. Aethereal Forger (4:33)
EP Length: 23:14

EP Recording Credits:​
• All songs performed by: Falamh
• All songs written by: Falamh
• Produced by: Dave Strba and Kyle Tayler at Chainsaw Media
• Mixed by: Dave Strba at Chainsaw Media
• Mastered by: Dave Strba at Chainsaw Media
• Album Artwork by: Kyle Tayler
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Recording Band Line Up:​
Kyle Tayler – Guitars, Vocals
David Strba – Guitars, Vocals (Backing)
Kye Bell – Bass
Tyler Chartrand – Drums (Session)

For more info:​
​Facebook.com/Falamhband​
​Instagram.com/falamh.official​

About:

Falamh, from North Bay, ON, Canada rose from the ashes of a previous band in 2019. Guitarist/vocalist Kyle Tayler had originally written material for that band, but after the dissolution, sought other creative outlets for them. Enlisting members from the previous band, Falamh was born and they got to work refining their melodic black/death metal.

Ultimately working collaboratively, Tayler guides the initial creation of song structures, riffs, drums patterns, and lyrics which are distilled by David Strba (guitars, backing vocals) and Kye Bell (bass). The three of them have considerable experience playing live and for them, the current focus is to present something more memorable with a stage presence that adds to the overall atmosphere of the music.

Falamh released their first EP “The Unbound Beyond: I” in 2020 and will follow it up with “Aeons Effigy” due out on March 25, 2022.

Discography:
2022 – Aeons Effigy – EP
2020 – The Unbound Beyond: I – EP

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0 Drumming In BC Rockies – Param-Nesia Drummer Showcases New Playthrough, New EP “Aspect of Creation” Out Now!

  • September 16, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Param-Nesia

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Montreal, QC – September 16, 2021

Drumming In BC Rockies – Param-Nesia Drummer Showcases New Playthrough

New EP “Aspect of Creation” Out Now!

Vancouver’s Param-Nesia unleashed their new EP “Aspect of Creation” upon the world earlier this June. The five-track EP is groovy and captivating with each song flowing from one to the next. Compared to the first EP “The Beginning” (2019), this new offering is a big step up in production and quality and will definitely get listeners rowdy. Meshing melody and brutality, they tell wild tales intended to take the listener on a journey. The band explains in more detail:

“It is more focused and balanced in its direction. The overall sound isn’t one specific thing. Some songs have a more melodic, triumphant vibe, while others are more somber, slower groove. But that’s the fun part, each one is a testament to the moment it was conceived, and a reflection of the evolving musical inspirations of each band member at that time.”

One of the lead singles off “Aspect of Creation” is the track “Forsaken” and today, drummer Derek Hill is showcasing his pounding fury with his latest playthrough along with British Columbia’s monstrous Rockies as the backdrop.

“This playthrough was filmed off the Squamish Valley Logging Road, in Squamish, BC. I had this location in my mind for a long time because I spend a lot of time in Squamish Kiteboarding around all the glacier mountains. I’ve always wanted to play drums in a place where I felt very connected with nature, so I told my friend and videographer Darren Potts, along with longtime friend and bandmate Matt Burnham about the plan and they helped turn it into reality.” adds Hill.

The drum playthrough for “Forsaken” can be viewed via TheCirclePit’s YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/JoMRBKtXsgo

The five tracks on the “Aspect of Creation” cross subgenre boundaries making this brutal assault of tech death and melody applicable for most metalheads, especially fans of Revocation, The Black Dahlia Murder, Arch Enemy, Allegaeon, and At the Gates.

“Aspect of Creation” is available on Param-nesia.bandcamp.com, Spotify

Music Video “Pestilence of Man” – https://youtu.be/1jbpbQiwBt0


Track Listing:
1. Pestilence of Man (4:44)
2. Forsaken (4:44)
3. Lethocerus (5:29)
4. Home (5:47)
5. Journey to Nothing (7:09)
EP Length: 27:54

EP Band Line Up:
Andy Cahalin – Lead Guitar/Bass
Matthew Burnham – Rhythm Guitar/Bass
Cayle Charlton – Vocals
Derek Hill – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Andy Cahalin – Lead Guitar
Matthew Burnham – Rhythm Guitar
Cayle Charlton – Vocals
Colton Hession – Bass
Derek Hill – Drums

For more info:
Facebook.com/ParamnesiaVan
Instagram.com/paramnesiavan
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About:
Param-Nesia is a five-piece metal band hailing from Vancouver BC. Their visceral sound combines melodic death, thrash, and hints of prog to create music that takes you on a journey from beginning to end. Originally founded in 2016 by guitarist Andy Cahalin, and drummer Derek Hill, followed shortly by vocalist Cayle Charlton, the lineup is now complete with the addition of Matt Burnham on guitar and Colton Hession on bass. Param-Nesia released their debut EP “The Beginning” in Feb 2019, and are set to unleash their follow-up EP “Aspect of Creation” on June 25th, 2021. They are committed to their craft, striving to create music that is heavy, emotionally charged and engaging. With a hard work ethic, Param-Nesia is actively seeking shows/tours (post covid) and building an online presence to add to their repertoire.

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“”Param-Nesia- Aspect of Creation  – Great White North Metal – TOP NEW RELEASES for June 2021″

“Blending technical chips with some surprisingly memorable hooks — just check out the opening song Pestilence of Man — and plain old heavy riffage, the 5 tracks are relentless.” – Vancouver Sun

“Aspect of Creation” is exactly that Death Metal that Chuck Schuldiner would have wished for in 2021.” – Stormbringer

“Brutal Technical Death Metal from Vancouver, “Aspect of Creation” is a five track delve into blisteringly fast blasts, melodic guitar rhythms, an unwavering vocal performance from Cayle Charlton, “Aspect of Creation” attests to a band with brilliant capability and creativity.” – Metal Temple

“Aspect of Creation is a powerful slab of melodeath that takes listeners on a sonic journey.” – Noob Heavy

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0 Kill The Imposter’s “Broken Crown” Music Video + USA Tour Dates w/ The Convalescence

  • July 5, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Kill The Imposter (The Legend Agency) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 5, 2021

For fans of Emmure, Thy Art Is Murder, Fit For An Autopsy, Alpha Wolf

Kill The Imposter’s “Broken Crown” Music Video + USA Tour Dates w/ The Convalescence

New Album Out! “The Violence Sessions”

Florida’s deathcore all-stars Kill The Imposter released their new album “The Violence Sessions” this past May and have a new music video for the opening track “Broken Crown”, which can be seen and heard via its premiere on The CirclePit’s YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/4Uz1LX8-23k

“This song is about a little girl that wants to grow up to be an evil queen, but finds out that being that kind of person will always backfire.” adds the band.

“The Violence Sessions” is the third release from KTI, following 2019’s “The Decimation” and 2020 “A Strain Of Agony” EP. According to guitarist Danny Arrieta, this album is the result of years of anger and frustration of being told you can’t, you’re not ready, you’re not this or that, and saying ‘No’ with everything in your soul and the conviction – to fight tooth and nail for your place in the world.

Heavy and tight, your hair will stand on end and you will feel the energy KTI has poured into this release. As each song blares through your speakers, every note, beat, and lyric will awaken the energy in you to get up and go!

“The Violence Sessions” is recommended for fans of Fit for an Autopsy, Slaughter To Prevail, and Meshuggah and available on the following platforms:

Killtheimposter.bandcamp.com, Spotify, Apple Music

Previous music videos:
Unfit Coward ft. Taylor Barber (Left To Suffer) – https://youtu.be/I_k0qF5Xpno
Dongan Hills – https://youtu.be/nJb933KNx3c
Mace – https://youtu.be/4zKyMxwoHzA
Suffer Alone – https://youtu.be/6gK4u9a5XHE


Tour Dates w/ The Convalescence
* = Kill The Imposter Only
Aug 20 – Winter Park, FL – The Haven Lounge – Central Florida Metal Fest w/ The Convalescence, The Crowned
Sept 11 – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone Club *
Sept 12 – Danville, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival *
Sept 14 – Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl *
Sept 15 – Cincinnati, OH – The Mad Frog *
Sept 16 – Hamtramck, MI – Sanctuary
Sept 17 – Richmond, IN – E Street Club
Sept 18 – Lake Odessa, MI – Riot At The Racetrack
Sept 19 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs
Sept 20 – Memphis, TN – Growlers
Sept 21 – Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater
Sept 22 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
Sept 23 – New Orleans, LA – The Goat
Sept 24 – Fort Walton Beach, FL – Jimmy’s Jukebox
Sept 26 – Orlando, FL – Rebel Rock Fest w/ Rise Against, The Used, Sevendust, All That Remains, Emmure, Miss May I, Suicide Silence, Islander, The Convalescence

For more info:
Facebook.com/thelegendagency
Instagram.com/thelegendagency
Facebook.com/killtheimposter
Instagram.com/killtheimposter
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About:
Kill The Imposter is an Orlando, USA-based deathcore band that was formed in late 2018. Pulling musical inspiration from everywhere, the intention of this four-piece band is to make you move in any capacity you see fit.

Coming from local and national bands, Kill The Imposter brings experience, drive, and mayhem, to the stage. The quartet banded together over a shared love for heavy and violent music, after sharing the stage for one song they knew they had something special, so they sat down together and within a week had 3 songs written and a video lined up. They haven’t stopped since that first sit down, and they won’t stop.

One of the founding members Danny Arrieta (guitar) is the primary music writer getting help with arrangement by Johnny Nobody (vocals). Nick Colvin (drums) carries the aggressive speed and heavy grooves with Wilson Bembry ( bass) definitely sharing and blending the thundering lows and technical playing between all of it.

Since they got together, Kill The Imposter has released “The Decimation” (2019), “A Strain Of Agony” (2020) and “The Violence Sessions” (2021). They have pummeled the stages of Central Florida Metal Fest and Tampa DeathFest and played alongside heavy hitters such as Nile and Terrorizer.

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0 Canada’s Eclipser Unleash “To Never Wake Again” From New EP “Pages” Out May 28th

  • April 27, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Eclipser · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 27, 2021

For Fans of Ulcerate, Deathspell Omega

Canada’s Eclipser Unleash “To Never Wake Again” From New EP “Pages” Out May 28th

Track Premiere via TheCirclePit


Top L-R – Christian Beaupre – Guitar, Sebastien Choquette – Bass
Bottom L-R – Ryan Menard – Guitar, Vocals, Chris Joyal – Drums

Eclipser’s “Pages” is a dark and brooding sojourn through dissonant soundscapes that write with negativity and melody. The EP primarily resides in the black metal realm however, Eclipser also writes using techniques that are found in death metal, and even a bit of grindcore and maintain a formulaic style. According to guitarist/vocalist Ryan Menard, he personally strives to master what he does rather than trying to do it all.

Today, the band presents their first single from “Pages”. Entitled “To Never Wake Again”, the track is two and half minutes into the depths of uncertainty while enjoying both a pristine and bludgeoning experience of extreme metal.

“To Never Wake Again depicts the life-denying voice of reason that manifests internally when one’s existence is reduced to meaningless suffering. A depressive mentality that justifies taking the ultimate easy way out, offering the afflicted the suggestion of a painless solution. This song is the lowest point of the record, with punishing riffs and an overall negative atmosphere that builds towards a soulful and cathartic guitar solo. In short, we’re bringing the bad vibes.” adds Menard.

“To Never Wake Again” can be heard via its premiere on TheCirclePit YouTube channel HERE.

“Pages” is harsh and succinct, the five tracks make up for a total runtime of under 15 minutes, it was produced by Eclipser; mixed by Mike Raymond of Reverence Audio, and mastered by Topon Das (Fuck The Facts) at Apartment 2 Recording. The EP artwork was done by Misanthropic-Art. It is the fourth release from the band following Pathos (2019), Promo (2018), and the 2017 Demo.

Eclipser was founded in 2017 by Ryan Menard (guitars/vocals) and Chris Joyal (drums), they are recommended for fans of Ulcerate, and Deathspell Omega.

The entire EP releases on May 28, 2021.
EP pre-order – https://eclipser.bandcamp.com


Track Listing:
1. Pages (3:10)
2. Matternaught (1:26)
3. Carry Your Burden (2:46)
4. To Never Wake Again (2:29)
5. Fathomless (4:46)
EP Length: 14:38

EP Band Line Up:
Ryan Menard – Guitar, Vocals
Christian Beaupre – Guitar
Sebastien Choquette – Bass
Chris Joyal – Drums

For more info:
Facebook.com/eclipserofficial
Twitter.com/Eclipseroffici1
Instagram.com/band_eclipser
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About:
A name derived from the all-obscuring sound they produce, Ottawa, Ontario’s ECLIPSER spews forth a foreboding polarity of soaring melodies and nightmarish dissonance, coiled together to create a dreadful malaise of blackened death metal promised to starve the light of everything it touches.

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0 Blackened Death Ancient Thrones Drum Playthrough “The Millionth Grave” Off Latest Concept Album “The Veil”, Playthrough Premiere via TheCirclePit

  • January 19, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Ancient Thrones · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 19, 2021

For fans of Revocation, Skeletonwitch, The Red Chord, The Black Dahlia Murder, Wolves in the Throne Room

Blackened Death Ancient Thrones Drum Playthrough “The Millionth Grave” Off Latest Concept Album “The Veil”

Playthrough Premiere via TheCirclePit

New Album “The Veil” Out Now!


L-R: Dylan Wallace (Guitar)| Nick Leslie (Guitar)| Sean Hickey (Drums, Vocals)| Matt LeBlanc (Bass)
Photo Credit – Matt LeBlanc

This past November, Halifax, Canada’s Ancient Thrones unleashed their concept album “The Veil”. The full length is 57-minute descent into the afterlife telling the story of grief that people can relate to through dark and progressive blackened death.

Ancient Thrones explains:

“The record is a concept record so it’s meant to be listened to in its entirety to get the full experience of the story. Even the songs were written and laid out in a way that they seamlessly transition into each other. Almost as if it was just one long piece of music broken up into separate parts as tracks. We want people to headbang and mosh, but we also want to bring people on a journey through this world of purgatory and grief and understand each phase of grief the record represents through the 10 tracks.”

Today, in support of “The Veil”, drummer Sean Hickey is sharing his playthrough for the track “The Millionth Grave”.

“I’m happy to showcase the drums for this playthrough of The Millionth Grave. It was filmed fittingly in our rehearsal space. The song itself is an eclectic blend of some of my favorite genres of metal, and in particular, I was inspired by bands like Beyond Creation to create the groove in the bridge of the song, which is still one of my proudest moments on the record. In our concept album The Veil, the track lyrically is the introduction to the character of death named Viduus and I wanted to establish that control and godlike power that character has with those crushing bomb blast chorus sections, as he showcasing his capabilities to our deceased character and taking the listener through a frenzy of tense aggression” 

To view “The Millionth Grave” drum playthrough, please visit TheCirclePit for its premiere HERE.

Recommended for fans of Revocation, The Red Chord, and The Black Dahlia Murder, “The Veil” is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon.

Lyric Video – The Soul To Flesh – YouTube
Guitar Playthrough – The Soul To Flesh – YouTube
Guitar Playthrough – Divided/Dissolve – YouTube
Bass Playthrough – The Millionth Grave – YouTube


Track Listing:
1. Transient (1:58)
2. The Sight of Oblivion (6:00)
3. The Millionth Grave (5:53)
4. The Soul to Flesh (6:14)
5. Viduus (The Veil) (9:29)
6. Sentient (2:11)
7. The River of Rain (4:32)
8. Divided/Dissolve (9:12)
9. The Infinite Eyes (9:10)
10. Permanent (2:54)
Album Length: 57:38

More info:
Facebook.com/Ancientthrones
Instagram.com/ancientthrones
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About:

Ancient Thrones, formerly “Abysseral Throne”, is a locally acclaimed blackened metal outfit that rebranded to suit major changes in line-up and songwriting.

Formed in 2011, they quickly went to work to establish themselves among their scene and gained local notoriety eventually allowing them the opportunities to open for renowned metal acts from across the globe.

Sean Hickey (drums/vocals) is the sole original founder of Abysseral remaining, Matt LeBlanc joined in 2015 on bass and improved and refined the sound and operation drastically. Once they lost their original singer and guitar player Jonny Rains, Dylan Wallace joined and took over main songwriting duties. Hickey took over completely on vocals with a black/death metal vocal style, and Nick Leslie joined shortly after on the second guitar. Work began on writing a new album which took about 3 months to write the music for. The new material sparked the name change to Ancient Thrones as an homage to one of Hickey’s favorite bands and inspirations, Wolves in the Throne Room.

In 2013 the band released its debut record and its subsequent follow-up in 2016, “Storming The Black Gate”, which was nominated for an East Coast Music Award. Ancient Thrones have toured throughout Canada, and played at several festivals, sharing the stages with bands such as Silverstein, The Agonist, Black Crown Initiate, and Skull Fist.

2020 sees the release of the concept album “The Veil” showcasing the band’s desire for storytelling and pushing them to new heights musically. The new album explores the journey of a man faced with tragedy, his mortality and ultimately the permanence of our actions told through technical soundscapes and haunting atmosphere.

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“A full-throttle attack, the song (The Sight of Oblivion) delivers bludgeoning rhythms, vicious darting and slashing guitar-work, scorching blackened shrieks, and cold-hearted roars.” – No Clean Singing

“Nearly an hour in length, The Veil earns that run-time with crisply-written compositions and an arsenal of sky-ripping riffs. The acoustic reprieve of “Sentient” and melodic grief of “Permanent” reveal the album’s heavy heart. But the album conjures strength from those pensive moments. Rife with nimble axe-work from Dylan Wallace and Nick Leslie, The Veil never succumbs to the solemnity of its subject. The Veil remains an impactful listen down to its final dying note.” – Decibel Magazine

“Canadian band Ancient Thrones perform a combination of black, death and thrash metal with some progressive tendencies on The Veil. They have similarities to Skeletonwitch, but have an even more dynamic sound.” – Heavy Music Headquarters – Ancient Thrones

“The prize for most ambitious album of 2020 already has the name of Ancient Thrones carved in marble.” – Scream Blast Repeat

“a 57-minute descent into purgatory….” – Permafrost Today

“The Sight of Oblivion and The Millionth Grave are steeped in ferociousness and savagery as only a band well versed in blackened death metal are capable of producing.8.5/10” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“an album filled with pummeling riffs, intricate song structures, and technical musicianship… fans of more epic and melodic Black/Death will want to give The Veil a listen. 4/5” – The Metal Crypt

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0 Blackcast Premiere Music Video “The American Dream” via The Circle Pit 

  • March 27, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Blackcast · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 27, 2020

For fans of August Burns Red, Wage War, Currents, Meshuggah

Blackcast Premiere Music Video “The American Dream” via The Circle Pit

Blackcast, hailing from San Diego, California has a new single out, “The American Dream” complete with a video being premiered on The Circle Pit‘s Youtube channel HERE.

This single is proof that Blackcast is still able to bring the heavy sound and message that they have come to be known for. With a new lineup, they are continuing to deliver the breakdowns the fans love with added technical aspects and lyrics that are controversial and relatable. The band explains the theme behind the topical new single:

“Our new single, ‘The American Dream’ is about the struggles of immigrants and their journey in getting to the USA. You will hear about the struggles that one may experience during that hard journey that unfortunately gets overlooked sometimes.”

For fans of August Burns Red, Architects and As I Lay Dying, this is solid metalcore with a tinge of deathcore.

“The American Dream” is officially available for stream and download on Spotify and Apple Music.

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Instagram.com/BlackcastMusic
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In 2015, in the heat of San Diego, USA, Blackcast started as a 6 piece band featuring two vocalists, 2 guitarists (Dany Khouli and Armand Guerra), a bassist (Hakeem Kelly) and a drummer (Richard Bocanegra). Along the way, there was a falling out with our first 2 vocalists and Blackcast became stagnant until the arrival of vocalist, Tyler Walters, who helped push the band to where it needed to go.

Blackcast was soon able to play alongside big bands such as Born of Osiris, Atilla, Hatebreed, Bleeding Through, Spite, and Bad Omens. For two years they played gig after gig and released two albums, their self-titled debut in 2016 and “Riches to Ruin” in 2017. After that album, life situations and creative differences saw the departure of all the members except for Bocanegra and Guerra. They were replaced by Montgomery Turel (guitar), Luis Perea (vocals), and Richard Orozco (bass).

The new lineup quickly released four banging singles “Against The World” (2018), “Buried Alive” (2019), “Brain Dead” (2019) and “The American Dream” (2020). They are on a roll and can’t wait to show that they are stronger than ever and ready to prove that they still can make ears bleed and heads bang!

Ambition is high, Blackcast has been zoning in on being heavy and dark with all the breakdowns you can handle, and then some. There is more in the works for this collaborative band; focusing on keeping their sound consistent and technical, fans can expect nothing but sheer energy delivered straight to their faces during performances.

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0 Diamonds On Neptune Share Their Raging New Single ‘Erase’ via The Circle Pit

  • February 28, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Diamonds On Neptune · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 28, 2020

For fans A Day to Remember, Cane Hill, Billy Talent, Avenged Sevenfold

Diamonds On Neptune Share Their Raging New Single ‘Erase’

Diamonds On Neptune have their next single to unleash, ‘Erase’, a track that is much more aggressive and is a knockout punch compared to their previous song ‘Catawampus’ released this past December. A fusion of genres, adding elements that can be recognized and interpreted in many ways,  Diamonds On Neptune shuns sonic consistency and embraces sounds that paint a picture of an experience or a sensation that ranges all emotions; fear, anger, paranoia, euphoria, pride, and acceptance. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly where they stand, but fans of A Day to Remember, Cane Hill, Billy Talent, and Avenged Sevenfold are sure to take a liking to them.

The band comments:

“This one is a rager, it’s unhinged and animalistic. There is less of a message we are trying to push here and more of a sensation, we hope the crowd will let loose and that chaos will ensue. We get asked about this one a lot and we are very excited to finally be putting it out there.”

The band is premiering the video for ‘Erase’ via TheCirclePit YouTube channel HERE.

For those who enjoy the single, take note that Diamonds On Neptune expects to release a steady stream of singles throughout the coming year.

You can listen to the band’s previous single ‘Catawampus’ HERE.

For more info:
Facebook.com/DiamondsOnNeptuneOfficial
Twitter.com/DONeptune
Instagram.com/diamondsonneptune
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0 Introducing Connecticut’s FROGG And Their Reptilian Dystopia With Single “Ancient Rain”; Debut EP “A Reptilian Dystopia” Out Jan 17, 2020

  • December 6, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · FROGG · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 6, 2019

For fans of Obscura, Arsis, Born of Osiris, Kalmah, The Zenith Passage

Introducing Connecticut’s FROGG And Their Reptilian Dystopia With Single “Ancient Rain”

Debut EP “A Reptilian Dystopia” Out Jan 17, 2020

Fresh out of Stamford, Connecticut, USA, comes FROGG, a creative and modern blend of metal that is both dark and melodic. They are releasing their debut EP “A Reptilian Dystopia” on January 17, 2020 and ahead of that, are releasing the single ‘Ancient Rain’.

FROGG has been in the works for years in the mind of Sky Moon Clark and over the years he has been inoculating a stash of riffs, licks, and raw emotion, which will now be poured out into the world. As the band puts it, “it’s a fiery punch to the gut”.

The single ‘Ancient Rain’ is fast, technical and powerful with brutal riffs and malicious gutturals. One of the 4 punchy tracks that is just the beginning of what FROGG has to offer. Clark quotes about the future material FROGG intends to release:

“Our EP is kind of our raw sound put on a plate without much refinement, but it’s still the basic punch and flavour FROGG has to offer. Just think of the EP as our base, while our in-the-works Album I (expected 2021/2022) will be a more fleshed out form of FROGG with an emphasized focus on the overall songs start to finish.”

Metal fans looking for something new and creative, especially fans of Obscura, Arsis and Born of Osiris will be able to appreciate FROGG and “A Reptilian Dystopia”.

Listen to ‘Ancient Rain’ via The CirclePit‘s YouTube channel here.

EP Pre-order here.


Track Listing:
1. Ancient Rain (3:23)
2. Nuclear Storm (2:05)
3. DNA (7:29)
4. Ranidaphobia (3:47)
EP Length: 16:45

For more info:
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Instagram @ Froggband
Twitter @OfficialFrogg
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About:

FROGG is a modern technical metal band located in Stamford, USA with influences stemming from Obscura, Arsis, and Born of Osiris.

The concept behind FROGG is simple: create modern heavy music while striving to show off some originality in an often, over-processed genre. FROGG’s main ambition is to hit the live circuit in NYC and its surroundings with a perfected performance and bolstered line-up.

FROGG started as your typical high school band with founder Sky Moon Clark and co-founder at the time, Ryan Panny blasting off primarily Children of Bodom covers for fun. FROGG was later revitalized by Clark, during his time at Berklee College of Music.

Through his time at Berklee, Clark experimented with different projects while continuing to funnel different guitar-centric song ideas and riffs into the archives that would later come to fruition with the next reincarnation of FROGG.

In 2019, the overstocked stash of riffs, licks, and raw emotion was ready to be poured out into the world what was a one-man project bloomed with the addition of Siebe Sol Sijpkens (bass); Anthony Barrone (drums) and Liam Zintz-Kunkel (rhythm guitars) to record the first EP.

With performance in mind, FROGG delivers an authentic live sound with no backup tracks, just raw, practiced musicianship. The dark and melodic band promises something hot, original and intense and the debut album “A Reptilian Dystopia” is slated for release in 2020.

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0 Calgary’s LOST IN STATIC Debut Single “Feel Alive” via The Circle Pit

  • October 25, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Lost In Static · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 25, 2019

For fans of Volumes, After the Burial, Veil of Maya, Born of Osiris, Periphery 

Calgary’s LOST IN STATIC Debut Single “Feel Alive”

L-R: Tyler Johansen (Drums), Jared Boyd (Bass), Noureen Amin (Vocals), Lance MacBain (Guitar)

Photo Credit: Joe Miles

Lost In Static, a new band to the Canadian metal scene has just announced their debut single ‘Feel Alive’ being premiered exclusively on TheCirclePit YouTube channel HERE.

Riveting and aggressive, Lost In Static is a fresh new sound out of Calgary, Canada and their first single from their yet to be released debut album is ready to be heard.

In the vein of Volumes, After the Burial, Veil of Maya, and Born of Osiris; Lost In Static is metalcore with heavy djent rhythms that is heavy, inspiring and most of all, fun. The band shares their hopes for the reception of the track:

“The music is good for any fans of heavier music. There are lots of breakdowns and blast beats. We’re hoping this song will make people want to bounce and mosh! We’re hoping the lyrics will inspire more people to check out more local shows. The lyrics are about our love for going to shows and the connection to like-minded people that it brings. We hope this will inspire more people to do the same!”

Lost In Static loves playing shows as much as they like attending, and it’s apparent with their lively performances full of headbanging, moshing and crowd interactions.

Show Dates:
Oct 25 – Calgary, AB – Blind Beggar Pub (Pumpkinheadz Ball)

For more info:
Facebook.com/lostinstatic.band
Instagram.com/lost_in_static_

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